Question Q.19Why is it essential + How can this be achievedGS2GS1
Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be achieved?
Introduction
According to World Bank, around 35% of India's population lives in urban areas, estimated to increase to 40% by 2050, highlighting the need to focus on health in it.
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Main Body
Urban planning and reforms - Need to focus on health:
1Sedentary lifestyle in urban areas causing rising cases of obesity and non-communicable disease. (a) stroke, cancer heart disease etc.
2Urban areas are the concentrated hubs of pollution including air pollution (Delhi NCR Smog & PH levels) & water pollution (condition of river quality) & noise pollution (traffic honking cluttering celebration, etc.)
3The 'loneliness' epidemic in urban areas as cited by former President Pranab Mukherjee. (a) As per NITI AAYOG ~ 50% of urban youth facing herbal disorders. (b) Overurbanization and surging urban agglomeration going to cause future burden on health. (c) Delhi NCR Region felt during covid 13 crises. (d) Other factors like, right to health' a constitutional fundamental right (Article 21) etc.
Way to achieve the objective of health in urban planning:-
1Increasing the numbers & quality of community healthcare centres in urban areas. (e) Delhi's Mohalla Clinic.
2Reduce air pollution through programmes. (e) GRAP (Graded response action plan)
3Increasing doctor-population ratio (currently 1:1600 in cities)
4Government programmes like PM-Jan Arogya, Ayushman Bharat - Digital Mission - ABHA ID, etc
5Increased budgetary allocation on healthcare from current (3%/government sector) to 2.5% of GDP
6Exploring public private partnership (PP) (e) collaborate with Tata memorial, Fortis care, etc.
7Other provision like separate health programmes for old age (PM Vayodha) Benefit etc.
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Conclusion
Thus, health is an important component in urban planning to achieve the goal of 'SDG-3'.
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- Clear structure with problem identification and solutions
- Specific statistics cited (35% urban population, 40% by 2050, 1:1600 doctor-population ratio)
- Mentions multiple policy initiatives (GRAP, ABHA ID, Ayushman Bharat)
- Links to SDG-3 at conclusion
- Addresses multiple dimensions of health (physical, mental, environmental)
Topper
Geetika Arora
AIR 222025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Urbanization
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Health in Urban Planning
Writing Stats
274
Total words
12
Paragraphs
Analytical and structured
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